Come discover tunnel world
6 7 COME DISCOVER TUNNEL WORLD From the Stone Age to today: Ötzi, Drusus, Charlemagne, Goethe, right up to you and me: What were and are the reasons to cross the Brenner Pass? What did the road look like in the past, and how did this important route develop? Get to know the lowest Alpine pass, at 1,370 metres above sea level, and cross it yourself – it’s more fun in Tunnel World. Tunnel construction: Creating underground cavi ties. A fascinating, difficult construction challenge. Learn your way around construction machinery that you don’t see every day, and special words that only experts know. Stroll over the tracks inside a finished tunnel tube and find out what “ETCS” is. And you will definitely impress your friends with what you know about the other big tunnels in Europe. 2. BBT Display Tunnel From the raw rock to the completed tunnel: How does tunnel construction work? What machines are needed? Plus: KABOOM! 1. The Brenner Pass History’s fun! 5,300 years – in 12 metres. Who crossed the Brenner Pass, and when and how? Watch and listen!
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